Ford B Max (2016)
2016 Ford B Max
CarHunch analysed 7,272 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford B Max. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Ford B-Max passes MOT at 85.8%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result—but the 28.2% of vehicles that have suffered a dangerous defect is a genuine concern for buyers, suggesting structural or safety issues crop up more often than typical. Petrol versions are noticeably more reliable than diesels, with an 86.3% pass rate compared to 82.1%, so if you're choosing between them, petrol is the safer bet.
These B-Maxes average just under 33,000 miles, which is reasonable for eight-year-old cars, and the 1.34 failures per vehicle suggests mechanical problems are relatively straightforward when they do occur. The high advisory rate of 6.4 per car indicates wear and tear accumulates steadily, so budget for consumables and have a full inspection report before buying—pay special attention to the brake and suspension sections.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford B Max
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 28.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (87%) | 6,298 | 86.3% | 1.28 |
| Diesel (13%) | 974 | 82.1% | 1.74 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford B Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Ford B Max vehicles fall between 20,189 and 39,405 miles.
2016 Ford B Max — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 6,964 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Ford B Max
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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18.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.6%
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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